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Reply to Unsolvable crash bug? in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Hey, I recently installed this game on the MacBook Pro too, and I'm having problems with crashing and auto-reboot. Here's my log: Debug Message: Version v1.4x last updated on: Mon Oct 23 17:43:56 2006 Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated. Debug Message: Checking DX Version. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 2/2/2007, 23:30:49 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: DAVID-EA0EF6D9A

Reply to HOMM V won't be using Starforce copy protection in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

It's nice to see long time homm site celestial heavens give props to galactic civ's for the starforce episode. And I preordered the limited version today. Wasn't originally planning on getting this too, though I've been a fan since homm I. But this news just blows my mind.

CNNMoney ranks Software Engineer #1 Job in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

What's cool Cutting-edge projects, like designing a new video game or tweaking that military laser. Link I think they underrate the stress level though.

Reply to GalCiv II: v1.1 BETA 2 Change Log in GalCiv Journals GalCiv2 Forums

I feel as if I'm not getting any random good/evil events. I still get them when I colonize planets, but not when I'm just sitting around plotting the galaxy's doom. Is it just me? I'm playing games as a custom race on tough and suicidal (a very short game I must add).

Reply to Planetary improvements give bad morale. in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I think the more people you have, the more morale bonuses you need to keep it up. It doesn't directly add in 240%.

Reply to Fairness in computer AI in GalCiv Journals GalCiv2 Forums

With all the new AI revisions and all - when are you going to take a break Brad? There's only so much off the boards that any man can take. Don't take all the AI blame personally, people just need something to vent over. The AI is still the best out there right now, and you're trying to make it better. Much appreciated.

Reply to Total Sales a factor of distribution more than anything in GalCiv Journals GalCiv2 Forums

The logical next step would be in transforming Stardock into a publisher that rivals Microsoft. Because consumers would rather have a megalomaniac that makes good games compared to one that doesnt.

Reply to Whats with this star trek star wars crap in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

And I'm sure there will be new stuff as well. But there's a big community for star wars and star trek and you might as well let them have their own mods; it hurts you none.

Reply to Ship Upgrade Exploit in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

It is mentioned in the 1.1 change log. Higher difficulty levels don't have this feature anymore, since it was meant only to help newbies out in the game.

Reply to Realistic Star Colors in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

This should be in the mods folder. It's a nice thought too because some people were posting earlier about how they don't like green and purple stars. While personally I don't mind the lack of realism regarding star color and planet sizes, this mod helps make everyone happy. Nice work.

Reply to Galactic Civilizations II: 1.1 BETA released in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Don't know what a beta is? Don't know if you should download this? Then don't. I love that quote. And the added features and innovative AI is great. I don't think we'll be able to outsmart the AI ever agai

Reply to Xeno Ethics' effect on Alignment events? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I meant what I thought should happen, not what does Yeah that's what I want to happen too. The random events add so much variety to my game, I don't want to see them go away right when I research Xeno Ethics! And then I end up researching pretty much everything else.. <img src="http://images.stard

Xeno Ethics' effect on Alignment events? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I noticed that in several of my games, I stopped getting alignment shifting events once I picked a side for xeno ethics. Is this meant to stop once you pick an alignment? Because that makes me want to research xeno ethics pretty late. I like funky events.

Reply to Playing with numbers in GalCiv II in-depth in GalCiv Journals GalCiv2 Forums

Thanks for the in-depth rundown on the numbers. I'm not sure how simple adjectives and taking away definition from the abilities add "soul" to a game other than forcing you to imagine things a little more. But then again, you did start out as one of those people who liked fuzzy math right? Anyway good job on the balance, I do see the p

Reply to Ark-ians, Arch-ians, or Ars-ians? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

/Ars-ian/ as in Kick in the "Arse"-ian I use that one. It seems to be most apt whenever I play against them.

Reply to How do Trade Goods work? in Trade GalCiv2 Forums

In my last game I took over a world that had trade goods on it, but i didn't get them and the original race that built them still has them- is this a bug and how do I get them to my civ? This was fixed in patch 1.0x. If you have that patch, send your game in to bug reports.

Reply to Why this game bores me silly, yet I can't stop playing. in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

No offense to BoogieBac or any other Stardock designer - the gameplay is stellar. However, I have to agree with Orion Adrian's points - the game is more LOL than connection. Music isn't especially my taste, but that's a matter of opinion. The tech tree at the beginning was difficult enough, but within the first few games, it does feel very linear - I just have to simply improving all the baseline stats and abilities, with little regard to c

Reply to First 1.1 Screenshots out in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Pwahaha! I can't wait to conquer the galaxy in my Picasso-esque ships. They'll win because enemy ships won't have any idea where the lasers are shooting from. I wonder if we can make Transformers-esque ships now too.

Reply to When should I lower taxes to 0%? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Sounds like solid numbers, but I find that I need money early in that 45 turn period to quick buy colony ships. The money is worth more early when there are more planets, but this information gives you a little more versatility nonetheless.

Reply to Campaign = Lame in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Aythanaeus, if you preferred Civ 4 over Galactic Civilizations 2, then please, shut the hell up, get off this forum, and get a copy of Civ 4. It's only, what, ten or fifteen more dollars than Gal Civ 2? Tychandrus, obviously he already has Civ 4. Many people who got Gal Civ 2 also had Civ 4 (like myself). I suggest you get off this forum if yo

Reply to the C word.. (cheats) in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

ctrl shift M, like I said, adds all technology except miniaturization for some reason. Weird, because ctrl shift R simply adds it all.

Reply to The first sales figures are in! in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

I like to collect my CDs which is why I didn't go for electronic download and didn't think there would be a 2 to 3 week delay after the official release date if ordered from someone like Amazon. I've easily spent 2+ hours trying to find this game locally without success with the intent of cancelling that order. If you ordered from stardock, yo

Reply to So, you wanna improve espionage? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Wow what a great idea for number 2. Introducing scandal into virtual galactic politics! It's combining the political machine with gal civ.

Reply to The next Galactic Civilizations II print ad design in GalCiv II News Stardock Forums

Breathtaking ad. Good job to the artistic team.

Reply to Addicted to the ship designer! in Game Talk Stardock Forums

Very nicely done. I wish Kryo's mod worked for me though. I just love the idea of mixing all the race's ship up while I'm playing a custom race. Maybe this could be added later on?